Bmw 328xd problems
The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series consists of the BMW F30 (sedan version), BMW F31 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') and BMW F34 (fastback version, marketed as 'Gran Turismo') compact executive cars. The F30/F31/F34 generation was produced from October 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F30.
For the sixth generation, the coupé and convertible models were spun off to create the new BMW 4 Series nameplate. BMW also introduced a separate hatchback model under the 3 Series nameplate called the 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34).
The F30 is the first generation of 3 Series to be powered by a range of turbocharged engines exclusively and electric power steering (replacing the hydraulic power steering systems used previously). The F30 also marked the 3 Series' first use of a three-cylinder engine in its 2015 facelift. A new plug-in hybrid F30 model was also introduced in 2016. A long-wheelbase sedan version (model code F35) was sold in China.
The M3 model (designated F80) was introduced in 2014 and is powered by the S55 twin-turbocharged straight-six engine.
In March 2019, the BMW 3 Series (G20) was released as the successor to the F30. But the F34 fastback model continued to be available until early 2020. Later, it was replaced by BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26) in June 2021.
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Common Bmw 328xd problems
The BMW 328xd has been subject to recalls due to common problems reported by owners. One such issue is related to the exterior lighting system, specifically the front side marker lights. The recall, which affects model years 2012-2015, involves vehicles that may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights.
Another common problem reported by BMW 328xd owners is related to the service brakes, hydraulic system. In a recall from 2013, certain model year 2012-2013 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and 328xd vehicles were affected by a potential issue with the hydraulic brake assist system. The vacuum pump may not have been manufactured to specification, which could lead to reduced brake assist performance. This recall required dealers to replace the vacuum pump free of charge.
It is important to note that these recalls address specific issues that have been identified by BMW and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Owners of affected vehicles should contact BMW customer service or their local dealership to address these issues and ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicles.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Bmw 328xd years
We have researched Bmw problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Bmw 328xd cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Bmw 328xd model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Bmw 328xd model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Bmw 328xd years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Bmw 328xd car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Bmw 328xd , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Bmw 328xd vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by 328xd model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Bmw 328xd . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Bmw 328xd vehicles.
List of Bmw 328xd complaints
Bmw 328xd 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-10
- Date Complaint: 2019-06-18
- VIN: WBA3B3G56EN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEEPING COLUMN BECOMES VERY HARD TO MOVE, ALMOST LOCKS IN A POSITION. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. SOMETIMES IT MOVES EASILY AND OTHER TIMES IT IS VERY HARD. THIS EVENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING.
Bmw 328xd 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-03
- Date Complaint: 2018-10-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WBA3D5C51EK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: EGR VALVE FAILURE WHILE ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NO INDICATION ON VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. FAILURE CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THROTTLE BODY, AIR SENSOR, INTAKE SYSTEM DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE GASES BEING INGESTED INTO ENGINE. DAMAGE INCLUDED MELTED PLASTIC (FIRE) ON THE INTAKE SYSTEM. REPAIR TICKET AND RECORD FOR DAMAGE AND PARTS REPLACED IS ON RECORD AT MT. LAUREL, BMW IN MT. LAUREL, NJ. ISSUE HAPPENED AT 101,200 MILES, 1000 MILE OVER WARRANTEE.
Bmw 328xd 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-06
- Date Complaint: 2016-11-09
- VIN: WBA3D5C52EK
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS IS A 2014 DIESEL 328 WITH 50K MILES. I GOT WARNING MESSAGE FROM ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC STATING "DRIVETRAIN. MAXIMUM POWER NOT AVAILABLE. DRIVE MODERATELY." I DROVE MODERATELY TO MY DESTINATION. THIS DISAPPEARED AFTER STOPPING FOR 6 HOURS. THEN DROVE 200 MILES HOME NO ISSUES. NEXT DAY WARNING CAME BACK ON AND NOW CHECK ENGINE ICON IS LIT. DROPPED IT OFF AT DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. AS NOTED IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT POSTING, THIS IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, JUST NOT CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE (YET). $4,000 WAS QUOTED FOR REPAIR. NOTED 18,000 GAS ENGINES WITH RECALL FOR HPFP FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO MY ASKING ABOUT ANY MANUFACTURER LIABILITY IN THIS STATED HE HAD SEEN 4 PREVIOUS CASES. AFTER I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY TSB ON THIS ISSUE, HE BACKTRACKED AND SAID THEY SEE 10'S OF THOUSANDS OF CARS A YEAR AND THIS IS A VERY LOW PERCENTAGE FAILURE. DIESELS ARE RARE IN US. I WOULD ARGUE THAT 4 DIESEL HPFP FAILURES OUT OF A MINISCULE NUMBER OF DIESEL BMWS SOLD IN USA WOULD BE A SIGNIFICANT FAILURE RATE.
Bmw 328xd 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-21
- Date Complaint: 2015-08-27
- VIN: WBA3K5C51EK
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ON THE MORNING OF THE MAIN INCIDENT I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I WAS ON A ROAD THAT WAS NOT HEAVILY TRAVELED AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, THOUGH NOT EASILY, AND MADE IT TO WORK. IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON WHEN I HAD A BREAK I WENT TO THE PARKING GARAGE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR SO THAT I COULD DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT CHECKED OUT. IT WOULD NOT START AT ALL AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. THE MAIN PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO BE A FAILED FUEL PUMP, AND APPARENTLY IT DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT THAT SHARDS OF METAL WENT THROUGH THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM LEADING TO THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTORS AND COMMON RAIL, A $15,000+ REPAIR. EVEN THOUGH GASOLINE-POWERED ENGINES HAD BEEN RECALLED LESS THAN ONE MONTH PRIOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER BLAMED THE FAILURE ON THE FUEL THAT I USED.
Recalls Bmw 328xd
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the Bmw 328xd.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Bmw 328xd 2014
- Report Received Date: 2015-08-17
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
- Model: Bmw 328xd 2015
- Report Received Date: 2015-08-17
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
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